You may think you like brown rice but eating it continually can be a bit trying (therefore we have included a *softer option below whilst eating brown rice). However, it is one of the best foods to detox because:

It is a nutritious food

It is high in fibre therefore helps to stop hunger pangs. You have to chew it, it is not the type of food that just slips down the throat. This sends a signal to the brain to alert for fullness and is therefore more satisfying.

The fibre in brown rice is gentle on the digestive tract

High in fibre therefore aids elimination and flushes through waste.

But the most over-riding attribute is that as it passes through your digestive system it claws and takes with it any nasties in your system to elimination.

On all days drink water, tisanes or herbal teas.

Days 1 & 2

Day 3

As days 1 & 2 until your evening meal of Jacket potato with large raw salad.

Day 4 - 7

Hot water with lemon

Breakfast – chopped fruit

Lunch Large raw salad – lemon juice for dressing. Don’t just stick to lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber. Include carrots and beetroot shaved into curls with your veg peeler. Fennel, greens such as kale, brussels sprouts, red cabbage. Herbs such as parsley, basil, dill, fennel tops. If you can cope with it, shave or crush raw garlic into the dressing. Dinner Chicken without skin or Salmon with steamed vegetables including lots of greens such as kale.

Days 7 – 10

Try and keep it light and re-introduce foods/drinks such as coffee, starches gradually. You may wish to continue with one meal of brown rice only. Introduce foods such as avocado, nuts, brown rice see Diets for Health section for specific good food choices. Consult our Food Pyramids for healthy food choices and portions

*Softer Option

Include in your days 1 & 2 steamed vegetables and 1 type of fruit such as apples.